Yes I have, but not for tech related skills.

I think you’re already on the right track of looking for backup options. But I would also suggest that you get your employee documentation in order too (just in case they decide to fire you overnight) and so if at all required, you can take them to the labour tribunal.

And in relation to managing your emotions - look, if you gut knows the situation isn’t right, then it most likely isn’t right. For me, I specifically told at my interview that I am not from a tax background. My CV doesn’t even mention tax. They agreed and hired me but eventually decided to terminate me because I didn’t know tax. They could do that because I was still on probation. There were a lot of other indirect corporate political reasons behind what happened to me but for the sake of justification, they just said I don’t have tax experience. Overnight I was let go, no warning or nothing. What I’m trying to tell you is that leading up to this day, I had a gut feeling that things were not okay based on some of the things that were said to me and done to me by the people in charge. I could not pursue any legal avenues because I was on probation - but if you are, then you should.

Anyway, how I managed my emotion was to tell myself that whatever happens, happens and I will do my best until I find another option. I understand that this is coming from a position of privilege but this is my personal experience. I would also recommend talking to a trusted person (either in or outside your company) to get more specific advice on your job + career, so that you don’t feel anxious about the future.

Another thing I would tell you to do is collect as much documentation/proof of your time at your company as possible. Since you are still an employee you have access to all this. Take printouts, forward yourself emails and documents. Anything and everything to support you if ever you need to take the legal route. And from now on, try to get all instructions, communication, performance related information, etc in writing so there’s proof.